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Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course Description

The degree in Applied Psychology provides the basic academic training required for those wishing to pursue qualification as a professional psychologist. A solid grounding is provided in all areas of psychology, including social and developmental psychology, learning, psychopathology, perception, biological bases of behaviour, personality and individual differences, cognition, and research methods and statistics. With the growing complexity of psychological knowledge, postgraduate study is essential for professional practice. The Bachelor of Arts degree provides a flexible preparation for many areas of vocational and professional employment, as well as the broad perspective required for informed citizenship. In the double degree students choose two study areas and undertake a major in each.

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Interpreters use their knowledge of languages and cultures to convert a spoken or signed language into another spoken or signed language, usually within a limited time frame and in the presence of the participants who need to communicate.

Psychologists study human behaviour and the processes associated with how people think and feel, conduct research and provide treatment and counselling in order to reduce distress and behavioural and psychological problems. They promote mental health and positive behaviour in individuals and groups. Psychologists work on a broad range of issues with clients, including children, adults, couples, families and organisations.

Writers plan and write literary or other written work for publication or performance. Writers may create original pieces of written work, which can take the form of poetry, novels, short stories, biographies, blogs, plays or film, radio and television scripts. They may also write for multimedia distribution.

About University of Canberra

It’s all about you

With over 300 undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees spanning across 28 broad areas of study, there's sure to be a career path to suit you at UC.

Our students create their own pathways into their future career:

Flexible course structures so you can choose the units you want to study

Flexible learning options so you can fit your study around your life

Work-based projects prepare you for the world of work and introduce you to employers before you even graduate

Opportunities to study a semester abroad or include an international field trip in your course

A little about us

Established as a university in 1990, the University of Canberra has earned a reputation for producing some of the country’s most employable graduates. Our students are in high demand with employers across Australia and around the world.

Only 10 minutes from the Canberra CBD and just five minutes from Belconnen town centre, the Bruce campus
is set on 120 hectares of picturesque native bush land.

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in Melbourne, Sydney and Queensland.

Our campus lifestyle revolves around our coffee shops, restaurants, bars, lounges and lawns. There are a number of professional and social clubs and societies and sports teams to take part in, plus regular social events. We’re also the home of the ACT Brumbies, the WNBL Canberra Capitals and a host of professional and elite athletes.

Student Profile

Alex Garlan

Studying:
Bachelor of Building and Construction Management, 2014

Despite her young age, Alex is already an award-winning leader in the field of building and construction management.

Alex won Young Innovator of the Year at the 2015 ACT Australian Information Industry Association's iAwards and the Outstanding Achievement in the Construction Industry Award in 2014 from the National Association of Women in Construction.

Alex is the co-inventor of the smartphone application SignOnSite, which enables workers to sign on and off a construction site using their smartphone and therefore be located easily in an emergency. The app has resulted in over $125,000 in government and business grants and prizes in recognition of its innovation and potential to save lives.

"I don't think I could have gotten into this career without my UC degree. I think that, particularly for women in construction, having a university degree behind you goes a long way."